PC Cleaning - take apart and clean laptops as well as servers to optimize airflow

CAT5 to Chief Scientist cabin - Pretty much we have had requests to permit internet access to the chief scientists room, which required us to make new cables and run them from the router/switch. It was a good training in electrical work.

Check Salinities on the two SBE 21's in our possesion - we had just recieved a unit back from SeaBird that had been tested, so it was a requirment to make sure both of them had similar readings before installing the new unit.

Update PC log - Finding all of the computers on the ship and writing down basic information such as usernames/passwords/OS/RAM/Processor Speed/and Optical Drive.

Updating NobleTec Chart Software - Making sure the Wheelhouse has the most up to date version of their navigation software to ensure safe passage during cruises

And most importantly....putting tennis balls on the bottoms of all the chair legs....

Of course the work on a ship is never ending. It seems as if every item on my list that I complete spawns two more things to do. One of the most frustrating things currently is the fact my mentor is on vacation for the week...so while I am more the confident at my ability to complete all my tasks (and the new ones that pop up) I am also finiding myself stuck on some tasks because I would like to get his approval first. Ohh well, in the meantime I will continue to finish my work list and help out the rest of the crew on their projects.

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